Quintessential B&B

Despite a lot of wet weather we had a lovely stay with Angela. Our room was comfy with a view of the chapel on the hill. Breakfasts were delicous and Angela also cooked an amazing dinner for us on Valentine's Day!

We spent several lovely days in Abbotsbury at Angela's Quintessential Bed and Breakfast, and quintessential it is. Angela is a wonderful hostess. We chose to have our first dinner prepared by Angela, who made a foodie-worthy dinner of hake fish, spinach and potatoes, served with wine. I chose not to drive the narrow winding roads at night, so Angela personally offered to drive us to a dinner reservation in the neighboring village so we wouldn't have to pay a taxi fare in two directions. The house is lovely and charming situated in a true English village. We were lucky to get a reservation!

WOW !! What a wonderful Sawdays find. A beautiful quaint little cottage in delightful Abbotsbury. The owner Angela was so kind,welcoming and knowledgeable.On arrival we were treated to tea and delicious homemade cake. Our room the Boudior was so pretty,clean and comfortable with a lovely roll top bath and lots of little extras.In the morning we were treated to a hearty, tasty full English breakfast. Thank you for a wonderful stay Angela at Quintessential B&B. If you are visiting this area PLEASE don't go anywhere else as you won't be disappointed. The only bad point is when you have to leave !

A warm welcome from Angela despite being very late made a great start to a lovely stay in her beautiful home. We will definitely return! Thank you

Angela is a very friendly host and went to great lengths to make sure we were comfortable. She is happy to share all her recommendations of where to eat and what to see and I have to say she was spot on with these. Breakfast was varied and very good often with locally sourced ingredients. We felt totally at ease coming and going there. This is a classic cozy country cottage, with a medley of furniture and ornaments and flowers. stairs really are steep though! We hope to return next year and would not stay anywhere else.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. From the moment we stepped into this beautiful cottage, we were welcomed warmly and looked after by our fabulous host, Angela. It was lovely to sit by the wood-burner and enjoy home cooking after a long day walking. Thank you Angela; we will remember our stay with you for a long time.

Really warm welcome from Angela, who is a lovely hostess. Great breakfasts and local information to get the most out of your stay. Cottage is quirky and cosy, with a French vibe. Made to feel most welcome, thank you Angela.

We all thoroughly enjoyed our 4-night stay at Angela's beautiful B&B in the pisturesque village of Abbotsbury. The rooms were very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Our dinner on arrival was delicious as were the breakfasts. It was very pleasant eating in the lovely and peaceful garden.

You would have to travel far and wide to get a welcome as good as the one you will get from Angela at Quintessential B & B. The cottage is a joy to stay in ….so beautifully furnished with harmonious colour schemes. Spend time in the lovely cottage garden in one of the cosy sitting areas. Everything you could want from the most amazing B & B especially the home cooked food from the Aga!

An excellent stay with a delightful host. A birthday treat for my husband - so the breakfast proved superb - as did our welcome evening meal provided by Angela. Evening meal recommendations worked well too. Lots to explore in the area without needing the car. Would recommend the Tropical gardens nearby. A relaxing mini-break in a lovely home - felt we’d made a friend!

We had a hugely enjoyable 4 night stay . Our room was delightful, with a view of the chapel and a very comfortable bed. Angela is the perfect host, thinking of everything you might want and providing it. Her breakfast is exceptional making full use of excellent local produce. She is a great cook so next time we will book in for her homecooked supper. Abbotsbury is very pretty and there is so much to see locally that we didn't stray further than 10 miles.

Angela's B&B was a perfect base for walking the Dorset Coastal Path for 4 days, Lyme Regis to Weymouth, which was all possible by public transport. A warm and chatty host, Angela has created a beautiful cottage here in the very unusual village of Abbotsbury, surrounded by stone and thatched buildings in all directions and a 14th century chapel, ancient abbey buildings, the coast and swannery all within easy walking distance. This is Thomas Hardy country, with rolling hills, wildlife, The Fleet, Chesil Beach and so much to savour on the doorstep. Thank you Angela for a very memorable stay.

Angela combines a warm, generous and friendly welcome whilst maintaining a totally professional approach. Breakfast is a real treat. Angela obviously enjoys offering her guests a great stay , we will be back !

Angela was very welcoming and helpful both before and during the visit. The rooms were clean and the breakfasts large and delicious, with local honey available. We had supper outside in the garden on our first night. Recommended.

Fabulous and Cosy BB, very clean , Very friendly owner Angela, lovely Breakfast. All Covid-19 safety details were clearly set out and adhered too. We were really enjoyed our stay and certainly will be back. The local amenities were plentiful, including lovely car park behind the cottage. Awesome Greek Meze and breakfast! Must not miss her cooking!

The Quintessential is aptly named. New owner Angela has wasted no time - refreshing the rooms with delightfully quirky décor and a touch of French Country style. The rooms are impeccable; hugely comfortable double beds, one with a romantic rolled top bath. The garden layout is a similar eclectic mix of lavender, olive and a fig trees and artful sun traps From the cream tea on arrival through to the superb breakfasts this is everything you could possibly ask for from an English Cottage B&B. Regrettably, in these Covid times, we could not hug our new-found friend… but we will return.

Warm welcome, eclectic surroundings, delicious breakfasts and plenty of local info from host, delightful village with plenty of wonderful walks and views everywhere